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AV04 LOU

2011 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,570 mi
Last recorded169,570 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LOU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 169,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 191,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 162,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 38 to 44 kg, suggest pads are siezed on carrier (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 180,283 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 180,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 156,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 170,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 160,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and worn to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 152,855 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 135,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 148,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 131,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 125,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,807 miles

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 116,972 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,609 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel caps fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2015 98,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel caps fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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AV04 LOU is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 LOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV04 LOU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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